Mathewsons December 2026 sale
Lot 16: 1973 Honda C90 at the Mathewsons December 2026 auction
By Jon Cosson · Last checked
Part of our Bangers & Cash guide.
Listing checked
What the listing says
Mathewsons' listing, based on information from the vendor, states that the vehicle has been rarely used and has been standing for a while; it is registered as a historic vehicle; and the battery is flat, but it starts.
What to check on any Honda C90
- The rear mudguard is part of the frame on these bikes. Classic Bike Hub calls rust here the single most important check: severe corrosion can let the shock mounts pull out or the frame break. Look underneath and inside the mudguard with a torch.
- MCN also flags the frame down tubes above the engine, and the insides of the fork and swinging arm.
- Fresh paint or underseal over the rear frame deserves suspicion. Ask permission before probing, but look closely for filler and ripples.
- Legshields are brittle and often cracked; seats split; indicator lenses crack. These are easy to replace but affect originality.
- Check the chaincase: lower halves are often missing and the locating tongues get bent.
- Ask for a cold start if the auction allows it. The engine should not smoke heavily or rattle. A cam chain rattle can be adjusted, but Classic Bike Hub treats it as a sign of poor maintenance.
Checks for this car
- Check the tyres and brakes after standing.
- Check the fuel tank and carburettor.
- Check the electrics.
Questions to ask before you bid
- Can I see the V5C, and do the chassis and engine numbers match it?
- What history file, invoices and MOT records come with it?
- When was it last used on the road?
- How long has it been standing?
- When were the tyres last renewed?
Viewing and bidding
Viewing at the Pickering saleroom runs Wednesday 25 November to Tuesday 1 December 2026: Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm, Saturday 9am to 12 noon, closed Sunday. Entry is £5 per person, which includes admission on the day and a donation to one of Mathewsons' chosen charities. The sale is Wednesday 2 to Friday 4 December 2026, held behind closed doors, with bidding online, by telephone or by commission.
Every lot is sold as seen. Read Mathewsons' terms (opens in a new tab) before you register.
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